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McDonald's ends AI drive-thru ordering experiment with IBM

Israel Hayom - 08:00 Jun 18, 2024

After testing the AI chatbot technology at over 100 restaurants in 2021, with an 85% accuracy rate but requiring human assistance, McDonald's is ending its two-year experiment with IBM's AOT by late July 2024, phasing it out due to issues with accuracy, viral videos of customers struggling with the AI, and complexities in scaling […]

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Google introduces "Listen to this Page" feature in Chrome for Android

Israel Hayom - 07:30 Jun 18, 2024

Google has introduced a new feature called "Listen to this page" in the Android version of the Chrome browser, allowing webpages to be read aloud with playback controls like pause, adjust reading speed, scrub forward, and skip ahead or back by 10 seconds. Users can customize the reading experience by changing the voice, language, […]

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It took Apple 3 years to fix a bug that lets kids visit blocked websites

Israel Hayom - 13:00 Jun 17, 2024

A bug in Apple's Screen Time parental control system allowed children to bypass content restrictions and access inappropriate or dangerous online content, including pornography and drugs, by entering a specific string of characters into Safari's address bar. The bug involved prefixing a certain sequence of characters to a blocked website address, allowing users to […]
Legendary competitive eaters to clash once more after 15 years on Netflix special

Israel Hayom - 12:30 Jun 17, 2024

Joey Chestnut, the 16-time Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest champion with 55 world records, will face his former rival Takeru Kobayashi in a Netflix special titled "Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef" on September 2, marking their first competition since 2009. The event aims to settle a 15-year rivalry between the two iconic competitors, […]

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'You learn who your non-Jewish true friends are, who would hide you in their basement'

Israel Hayom - 12:00 Jun 17, 2024

If you are active on social media, Jewish-American Talia Khan is no stranger to you. The doctoral student at MIT and president of the MIT Israel Alliance club, has gained significant attention on social media for her posts regarding the events of Oct. 7. Her vocal advocacy against antisemitism in the US and on […]
Doctors kept saying she was drunk. Turns out her stomach produces alcohol

Israel Hayom - 12:00 Jun 17, 2024

A 50-year-old Canadian woman from Toronto experienced symptoms of alcohol intoxication like slurred speech, extreme sleepiness, dizziness, and elevated blood alcohol levels, despite not consuming alcohol due to her religious beliefs, which her husband confirmed. After visiting the hospital seven times over two years and being misdiagnosed with alcohol intoxication, she was eventually diagnosed […]
Unsafe haven: How Oct 7 changed the lives of US Jews

Israel Hayom - 11:53 Jun 17, 2024

Last Shabbat in the Washington periphery was an extremely pleasant one. The crowds thronged the National Mall lined with its many museums, extending from the Capitol grounds to the Washington Monument, while downtown Washington DC was the scene of a vibrant, multi-colored Gay Pride march that snaked its way across the hub of the […]
Israel reportedly upgrades plutonium reactor in Dimona

Israel Hayom - 11:36 Jun 17, 2024

According to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the number of nuclear weapons and models continues to rise globally, with China's nuclear arsenal growing at a faster rate compared to other nations. The report states that the nine nuclear-armed states – the United States, Russia, Britain, France, India, China, Pakistan, […]
Netflix's 'That '90s Show', part 2: trailer teases near-kiss between Leia and Nate

Israel Hayom - 11:30 Jun 17, 2024

'That '90s Show' art 2, a sequel to the popular sitcom 'That '70s Show,' is set to premiere on Netflix June 27, with Part 3 scheduled for October 24th. The series is set in 1996, featuring appearances by original characters like Red and Kitty Forman. It follows Leia Forman, the daughter of Eric Forman […]

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India's shining startup Oyo valuation plummets in new funding round

Israel Hayom - 11:00 Jun 17, 2024

Oyo, the Indian budget-hotel chain startup, is finalizing a fresh fundraise of around $100 million to $125 million from family offices, investors, including corporate strategy advisor Anand Jain, and others. The fundraise values Oyo at about $2.5 billion, a significant decrease from its peak valuation of $10 billion in 2019 and $9 billion in […]
Behind the pom-poms: Netflix's "America's Sweethearts" peeks into the lives of Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders

Israel Hayom - 10:30 Jun 17, 2024

Netflix is releasing a new docuseries titled "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" that will provide an unfiltered look into the lives of the iconic Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders squad. The series, directed by Greg Whiteley (known for "Cheer" and "Last Chance U"), follows the 2023-2024 squad from auditions to the end of the NFL season, […]

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NASA engineers successfully reestablished communication with Voyager 1 after seven months of silence

Israel Hayom - 10:00 Jun 17, 2024

NASA engineers successfully reestablished communication with Voyager 1 after seven months of silence caused by a malfunctioning computer chip, allowing the spacecraft to resume its normal scientific observations from interstellar space beyond the heliosphere. Launched in 1977 under the leadership of Dr. Edward C. Stone, Voyager 1, faced a computer glitch in November 2022 […]

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Can Israel strike Iran successfully?

Israel Hayom - 14:33 Jun 16, 2024

Around 1,500 kilometers (930 miles) more or less, separate Israel from the sites of Iran's nuclear program. These facilities are scattered across the distant enemy nation, fortified and protected. In recent weeks, reports have repeatedly surfaced that the nuclear program continues to progress: The International Atomic Energy Agency warned in late May that Iran […]

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Hamas' uncompromising demands: A glimpse into the terrorist group's strategic motives

Israel Hayom - 13:55 Jun 16, 2024

The five demands that Hamas has put forth in the negotiations for the release of the Israeli hostages are aimed at preserving its status as the dominant power in the Gaza Strip, allowing its members to emerge from hiding and resume their routine activities without fear of Israeli retaliation, enabling the reconstruction of its […]
Sony's new LEGO-themed PlayStation game brings post-apocalyptic, blocks-shaped fun to all the family

Israel Hayom - 12:00 Jun 16, 2024

Sony's new family-friendly PlayStation game LEGO Horizon Adventures was revealed at Summer Game Fest, bringing the world of Horizon to a new generation and the Nintendo Switch through a playful action-adventure game involving building, co-op play, and recounting the games' story using digital bricks. It is a Lego-ified version of Horizon's post-apocalyptic future. The […]

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Netflix new superhero franchise is all about South London

Israel Hayom - 11:30 Jun 16, 2024

"Supacell," a highly-anticipated British sci-fi series created and directed by Rapman (Andrew Onwubolu) is coming to Netflix June 27. It offers a fresh perspective on the superhero genre. The six-episode first season follows five strangers - Michael Lasaki (Tosin Cole), Sabrina, Andre, Rodney, and Tazer - from South London who unexpectedly develop connected superpowers […]

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Bridgerton Season 3, part 2: praised for foreplay, criticized for climax

Israel Hayom - 10:30 Jun 16, 2024

What can you look for in Bridgerton Season 3, part 2? Praised for foreplay but criticized for the climax, the rushed romance leaves audiences wanting more. Viewers had to wait nearly a month for Part 2, which juggles several characters and romances in an attempt to give fans what they want. A long-awaited moment comes […]

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Pixar's "Inside Out 2" welcomes puberty, Anxiety, and Ennui

Israel Hayom - 10:00 Jun 16, 2024

Pixar's sequel to "Inside Out" follows 13-year-old Riley Andersen as she navigates the challenges of puberty, identity, and adolescent value formation, with a struggle between Joy and Anxiety unfolding in her mind. It introduces new teen emotions like Anxiety and Ennui, exploring Riley's transition from childhood innocence to teenage complexity as she navigates high […]

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This magical addition to 2024's crop of films exploring imaginary friends is coming to Netflix

Israel Hayom - 09:30 Jun 16, 2024

"The Imaginary," directed by Studio Ghibli alum Yoshiyuki Momose, features breathtaking hand-drawn animation, a distinct visual style focusing on light and shadow, and a whimsical story. It premieres on Netflix July 5. The Studio Ponoc hand-drawn film follows a young girl named Amanda and her imaginary friend Rudger as they navigate a magical world […]
The final season of the Netflix series "Vikings: Valhalla" is set to premiere on July

Israel Hayom - 09:00 Jun 16, 2024

The third and final season of the Netflix series "Vikings: Valhalla" is set to premiere on July 11, bringing an epic conclusion to the Viking saga. A new trailer hints at more bloodshed and the return of actors like Leo Suter and Sam Corlett. "Vikings: Valhalla" is a spin-off and sequel to the History […]

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